A Mesopotamian Terracotta Female Statue, ca. early first millennium BCE

The stylized figure shown standing with wing-like arms raised and outstretched, decorative circles incised on the body, an elongated neck, and head with birdlike features. George Dales, in his dissertation on Mesopotamian female figurines, discusses the recurrence of certain features, such as "wing-like arms, along a broad geographical east-west band from the Mediterranean to India (including North Syria, southern Anatolia, northern Iran, Turkmenistan, North Pakistan, and India) in lands that show other evidence of cultural contact." Oscar White Muscarella, "Ladders to Heaven: Art Treasures from Lands of the Bible," Toronto: McClelland and Stewart Limited (1981), pg. 189. Dimensions:   Height: 10 1/2 inches (26.7 cm) Condition:  Loss to the right side of the head, neck probably rejoined but otherwise complete and in good condition overall, with some losses to the right hand and face. Custom mounted. A charming and unique piece. Provenance:  The Hauge Collection of Ancient & Iranian